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Platypus 2+ Water Bottle
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Platypus 2+ Water Bottle

Item # 617926

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This collapsible reservoir with angled shoulders can be fitted with a drinking tube, conforms to fit a pack compartment, and rolls up when empty.

  • Reservoir is easy to hold and fill with its solid plastic neck, and can be fitted with a push-pull or a closure cap
  • Bottle is made with lightweight, durable 3-ply plastic laminate and welded construction for secure seams
  • Bottle is lined with food-grade polyethylene film that won't flavor your water with a plastic taste
  • Bottle is strong and durable-- will survive dropping, freezing and boiling
  • Comes with a secure, standard closure screw cap

Please note: Platypus products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

Made in USA.

Item 617926

Platypus 2+ Water Bottle Specs

Specification

Description

Weight1.2 ounces
Capacity2.4 liters
Dimensions13.75 x 7.5 inches
MaterialPlastic laminate

Platypus 2+ Water Bottle Customer Reviews

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Platypus 2+ Water Bottle
 
4.3

(based on 23 reviews)

81%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good capacity (5)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • No plastic taste (5)
  • Unbreakable (5)
  • Durable (4)

Cons

  • Not durable (4)

Best Uses

  • Day trips (15)
  • Backcountry camping (11)
  • Campgrounds (9)
  • River trips (6)
  • Survival (6)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (15), Casual adventurer (9)
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist (4)

Reviewed by 23 customers

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Jul

5

2008

(13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Great for the UL hiker

By Nature > All

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Easy to Drain
  • Good Capacity
  • No Plastic Taste

Cons

  • Breakable

Best Uses

  • Backcountry Camping
  • Campgrounds
  • Day Trips
  • River Trips

Comments about Platypus 2+ Water Bottle:

I have been using Platties for a few seasons now and can say with absolute certainty that if you want to go light, this is the way to do it. Here are my thoughts on this product.

Good:
1. The weight is unbeatable. In my opinion this should get to count for two pros! I have one .5L, two 1L and one 2L bottles plus the hose, and it all weighs less than one plastic 1L bottle that I used to swear by.
2. Space saver. They collapse when empty which is invaluable. If you're going through a stretch with lots of water you can carry as little as you want to lighten the load and just fold up the ones you're not using. Or just fill them 1/2 way to make more room in your pack. I love the flexibility.
3. Warmer. If you're very cold, you can heat up some water, add it to a Platty and use it as a hot pack to warm you up quickly.
4. They sit flat. I like this because I can easily cram two 1L bottles into the very tight pockets of my Granite Gear VT without the huge bulge that occurs with normal round bottles. It makes it a lot easier to pack my stuff. I like the way the 2L bottle sits on my back in the hydration pouch because it is mostly flat when filled to proper size. Other hydration systems I have encountered were a little uncomfortable to me because they stuck out. If you're using a pack with a hard frame I doubt this will be of any issue to you.
5. Taste. No icky bad plastic taste.

Not so good:
1. Durability. No, they're not as durable as a Nalgene. When you're going for ultralight you have to make sacrifices in durability and you compensate by not being rough on your gear. I had one leak on me -- my first one -- because I did not know how to treat it. I crumpled it up and stuffed it in the bottom of my bag. Know what you're getting into if you're going for a light solution.
2. Drying. I've never heard others complain of this, but I cannot get these things to dry out. After use they just get little beads of water that lasts for days. I always rinse them out before using because I don't want any funky water going on, but not that I've ever really noticed that to be the case. I just found it odd. Perhaps it is just because I live in the humidity haven that is the southern US.

All in all, this is my favorite way to tote water. Light as a breeze and gets the job done provided you don't kick it around. Like all things it's not perfect, but as an UL hiker it was an easy choice for me.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

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Nov

27

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

Not foolproof

By greengranolaguy

from Berkeley, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Good Capacity
  • No plastic taste

Cons

  • Breakable

Best Uses

  • Backcountry Camping
  • Day Trips

Comments about Platypus 2+ Water Bottle:

I have used platys for more than 5 years now; mostly backpacking. I put them either in my top pouch or, if on a day hike, I'll put it in a hydration backpack. I've had at least 3 leak on me. Duct tape works only so well in sealing the leaks. I would recommend not creasing them when packing them empty, and not filling them super full. I've had leaks at creases and near the neck via over-filling-induced creases. Also, the non-locking bite valve (on the hoser) is NOT the way to go. If it's accidentally pressed on, you will have a mess. I just took the locking hose from my Camelbak and used that. I've also used medical-grade snap-on valves (that I got a free samples from a website), but they leave permanent kinks in the tube. The only plus is it's neutral taste. If Camelbak has this feature, it would be the ideal hydration bladder.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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Jun

6

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Can't get much better

By stratman103

from Pittsburgh, PA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy to Drain
  • Good Capacity
  • No Plastic Taste

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry Camping
    • Campgrounds
    • Day Trips
    • River Trips
    • Survival

    Comments about Platypus 2+ Water Bottle:

    I can't find anything bad to say about this container. I own the 2+ and the 1 liter versions along with the Camelback type mouthpiece and they perform admirably. I typically wear a backpack full of camera gear so the usual backpack style Camelback isn't an option. For hydration, this was the answer.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    May

    13

    2008

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great for travel

    By perspectives

    from Oregon

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy to Drain
    • Good Capacity
    • Good grip
    • No Plastic Taste

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Overseas Travel

      Comments about Platypus 2+ Water Bottle:

      Great for taking your favorite libation out of the country. Fits well in a suitcase and never leaks. Perfect for happy hour. Many years and many trips on present one.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      25

      2007

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Tough

      By Squishy

      from california

      About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Unbreakable

      Cons

      • Spills

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Day Trips

      Comments about Platypus 2+ Water Bottle:

      I think these things are great, I carry 2 of these on backpacking trips and rotate them when treating water. They pack small and are lighter than any other solution. Don't listen to the guys who bust them open through mistreatment, they are made for a special purpose. I use two of these with a quick release to a Hiker Pro filter. The additional drinking hose rocks(but I shouldn't have to buy a mouthpiece cover separately that was weird), these are basically my water bladders, bottles and treatment tank. And the whole setup weights less than one of those hard plastic bottles...

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      30

      2008

      (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Love it.

      By Captain Starbucks

      from Maple Valley, WA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy To Refill
      • Good Water Flow
      • Highly Adjustable
      • Large Capacity
      • Stable
      • Xtra quiet

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Archery hunting

        Comments about Platypus 2+ Water Bottle:

        The main reason I bought this product was so that I could squeeze the air out to make it quieter when stalking animals during archery season.

        I works great, is quiet and conforms well to anything in your day pack.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        5

        2007

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Functionality is everything

        By Fast Eddie

        from Corvallis, OR

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

        • Seals tight
        • Unbreakable

        Cons

        • It looks goofy
        • People laugh

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Campgrounds
        • Day Trips
        • River Trips
        • Sports
        • Survival
        • Travel

        Comments about Platypus 2+ Water Bottle:

        People might make fun of you for carrying this IV bag looking pouch around, but you will have plenty of water all day with this big platypus.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        25

        2007

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Little cost Big deal

        By G-reg Blue

        from Layton, Utah

        About Me Casual/ Recreational, Scout

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Good grip
        • Lightweight
        • Retains temperature well
        • Rolls up Small

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Campgrounds
          • Day Trips
          • River Trips
          • Survival

          Comments about Platypus 2+ Water Bottle:

          I have only had mine for a year but use it all the time. Love that is stands up. Took in on a winter camp did not frezze the water. Has never leaked and it is plyable to squeeze in to my backpack.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          12

          2007

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Never had a problem

          By Ziggy

          from New Mexico

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Packs easily saves space
          • Unbreakable

          Cons

          • Spills

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Campgrounds
          • Day Trips
          • River Trips
          • Survival

          Comments about Platypus 2+ Water Bottle:

          I've used these for years, and never had one leak. The convenience of a bottle that flattens out as it empties is invaluable for backcountry camping/hiking. A real space saver.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          9

          2007

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great water bottle for hiking

          By Flikka

          from Pollock Pines, CA

          About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Light Weight
          • Unbreakable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backcountry Camping
            • Campgrounds
            • Day Trips
            • Survival

            Comments about Platypus 2+ Water Bottle:

            We have used Platypusses for years now. They are fantastic and have traveled the world with us. I love the ability to fill them anywhere and when they are empty, there is little bulk to deal with. They last forever and are great to use. I freeze a few ounces of water in the bottom of one before hiking and then fill it up with water. We use the hoser system to drink out of it like a camelback. Great systems.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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